Once again, the phenomenal SOS Community shows their love for seniors in big ways and small this Season of Giving.
To name a few...
Students at St. Felicitas Catholic School crafted a charming array of Thanksgiving cards and placemats for our senior clients in San Leandro, making this the fourth year in a row they've brought smiles to seniors with their handmade gifts!
Meals on Wheels of Alameda County prepared 1,900 care packages for our senior clients. Contents include a cozy scarf and socks, hand sanitizer, a mask, a puzzle book and a holiday card. Thanks, MOWAC! Deliveries of the pandemic-friendly care packages began in earnest this week.
Safeway just awarded SOS a whopping $75,675 grant as part of their #NourishingNeighbors Community Relief Initiative. We will use this grant to purchase a top-of-our-wishlist new Blast Chiller which will enable us to bring hot food down to safe storage temperatures quickly. A huge THANK YOU to Safeway for making bold moves to help meet the needs of homebound seniors and other marginalized communities.
Speaking of wishlists, did you know that we accept in-kind donations of many kinds? We always need things like incontinence supplies (Depends), microwaves, pet supplies, shelf-stable food items. We also love it when you use your connections or get creative. Last week we received 20 gallons of olive oil (thanks, Lynette Evans!) and our resident blanket makers delivered quilts and crocheted blankets to warm the laps of seniors this winter (thank you Comfy Cozy Community Quilters and Jan Jackson!).

Have an idea of something you'd like to give? Get in touch! info@sosmow.org
Ways to Say “Yes”

  • Be an Advocate – Share our video & follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
  • Volunteer – Prevent hunger and loneliness by delivering meals once a week
  • Donate – Help us reach our goal to serve a half-million meals by June 30, 2021

Stay safe, stay vigilant, stay healthy.
Charlie Deterline
Executive Director
San Leandro Vice Mayor Pete Ballew awarding Charlie the 2020 City Council District 6 Leadership Award on Dec. 7th in recognition of the exceptional service provided to the San Leandro community by SOS Meals on Wheels. Go Team!